Observer States

Meeting with the Secretary General, the newly-elected President of Georgia called on the Council of Europe to provide legislative assistance in the reform process in Georgia. The fight against corruption and money laundering, the reinforcement of democracy and the establishment of transparent institutions are among the countryâ€™s priorities, he said. ''The presidential election was a clear improvement on the previous failed elections'', stressed Mr Schwimmer, who expressed the wish to visit Georgia in the very near future.